Crash
Southbound I-5 Crash at Lake Forest Drive Draws Ambulance Call
Incident record
September 21, 2026
11:08 p.m.
southbound Interstate 5 at the Lake Forest Drive left-hand off-ramp
California
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported on southbound Interstate 5 at the Lake Forest Drive left-hand off-ramp late Sept. 21, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the scene, which typically signals possible injuries, though the extent was not confirmed in the dispatch log.
The entry logged the incident just before 11:08 p.m. local time. Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, and no injury count was provided.
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California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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